Vinny Herath
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine Land
Airbus A320, CL-65 Type Ratings
Commercial Pilot Certificate: ASEL, Instrument Rating
Certified Flight Instructor (Gold Seal): ASEL, Instrument Rating
Instrument Ground Instructor
FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
First Officer
Spirit Airlines Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
02.2023 - Current
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed communication between crew members in order to coordinate tasks effectively.
- Assisted in navigation planning and monitored aircraft systems throughout flight.
First Officer
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
Appleton, WI
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with Pilot in Command to properly operate aircraft from takeoff to landing.
- Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.
Flight Instructor
California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Instruct student pilots in flight procedures and techniques in ground school courses and flight training.
- Instruct students about aircraft systems, procedures and other flight-related subjects from ground-based positions.
Commercial Pilot
Air Resource Board
Bakersfield, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail to accurately measure weather data including temperatures, air quality, and ozone layer, and kept record of those data.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
California Aeronautical University
Bakersfield, CA05.2020
Skills
- Total Flight Time: 2790
- Pilot in Command: 1339
- Second in Command: 1383
- Turbine: 1383
- Multi-Engine: 1410
- Total Instrument: 142
- Night: 556
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Alpha Eta Rho Member
- Coach for National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) at CAU Aero Club (2019-2021)
- Member of Professional Asian Pilots Association
- Member of National Gay Pilots Association
Timeline
First Officer
Spirit Airlines Inc.
02.2023 - Current
First Officer
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
07.2021 - 01.2023
Commercial Pilot
Air Resource Board
01.2020 - 01.2021
Flight Instructor
California Aeronautical University
08.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
California Aeronautical University
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